Learn to cook like a pro at these fun and interactive cooking classes and training courses.
Not everyone gets to be a top chef, but who says you can’t pretend to be one for a day. These hands-on cooking classes provide a fun and interactive environment for anyone to try their hand at the culinary arts.
The bonus? You’re guaranteed a fun night out, followed by a delicious dinner where participants get to enjoy their culinary creations.
Cooking classes at Stir Crazy
The cooking classes are taught by professional chefs, who bring a wealth of experience from the restaurant industry. Some of the cooking experiences on offer include:
Flavour blending
This course is aimed at foodies wanting to learn how to identify flavours, flavour combinations and what makes a perfect dish.
Cost R680
Duration 3.5 hours
Indian Sessions
This four-day course teaches the art of Indian cuisine and features dishes from North, South, East and West India.
Cost R2 400
Duration 4 days
Intermediate Cooking Course
This course is aimed at foodies and cooks wanting to take their cooking skills to the next level.
Cost R2 200
Duration 4 days
Good to know
- The school hosts corporate year-end functions and team-building events. One such offering is their Masterchef Teambuilding event, where you and your colleagues compete against each other.
- The school also hosts pop-up dinner events, where a team of chefs (graduates from the school’s Super Yacht Culinary Course) prepare a five-course gourmet meal under the supervision of head chef Brett Nussey. Guests can relax with a drink in hand as they watch the chefs at work in the kitchen.
- The minimum age for participation in the cooking classes is 12 years old.
Upcoming cooking classes 2019
Keen for an exercise in culinary craftsmanship? Then diarise the following dates for cooking classes in 2019. All skill levels are welcome.
May 2019 Classes
| Date | Event | Time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 18 May | Ultimate Patisserie (Session 3) | 9am – 1pm | R850 | Book Now |
| Saturday, 18 May | Food Safety in Catering certification | 9am – 4pm | R2 850 | Book Now |
| Monday, 20 May – Friday, 24 May | Superyacht Advanced Culinary Tuition | 9am – 4pm | R9 599 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 21 May | Authentic Italian | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 22 May | Mastering Meats – Braai & Grill | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Thursday, 23 May | Plating & Presentation | 6pm – 9.30pm | R680 | Book Now |
| Friday, 24 May | Pop-Up Dinner | 6pm onwards | R350 | Book Now |
| Saturday, 25 May | Ultimate Patisserie (Session 4) | 9am – 1pm | R850 | Book Now |
| Monday, 27 May – Thursday, 30 May | Domestic Training Course | 9am – 1pm | R2 200 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 28 May | Food Safety in Catering certification | 9am – 4pm | R2 850 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 28 May | South African Cooking Safari | 1.30pm – 5pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 28 May | Indian Sessions (All 4 Sessions) | 1.30pm – 5pm | R2 400 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 28 May | Indian Sessions (Session 1) | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 29 May, Thursday 30 May & Tuesday, 4 June, Friday, 7 June | Intermediate Cooking (All 4 Sessions) | 1.30pm – 5pm | R2 200 | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 29 May | Sushi Made Simple | 6pm – 9.30pm | R340 | Book Now |
| Thursday, 30 May | Indian Sessions (Session 2) | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
June 2019 Classes
| Date | Event | Time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 1 June | Food Safety in Catering Certification | 9am – 4pm | R2 850 | Book Now |
| Monday, 3 June – Tuesday, 4 June | Baking Masterclass (2 Sessions) | 9am – 3pm | R820 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 4 June | Indian Sessions (Session 3) | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 5 June | Salads & Dressings | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Thursday, 6 June | Indian Sessions (Session 4) | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Friday, 7 June | Food Safety in Catering Certification | 9am – 4pm | R2 850 | Book Now |
| Friday, 7 June – Saturday, 6 July | Ultimate Patisserie (All 5 Sessions) | 9am – 1pm | R3 750 | Book Now |
| Saturday, 8 June | Ultimate Patisserie (Session 1) | 9am – 1pm | R850 | Book Now |
| Monday, 10 June – Tuesday, 11 June | Artisan Breads (2 Sessions) | 9am – 1pm | R799 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 11 June | South African Cooking Safari | 1.30pm – 5pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 11 June | International Street Food | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 12 June – Friday, 21 June | Superyacht 8-Day Foundation Culinary Tuition | 9am – 4pm | R14 599 | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 12 June | Deliciously Vegan | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Thursday, 13 June | Flavour Blending | 6pm – 9.30pm | R680 | Book Now |
| Friday, 14 June | Asian Fusion | 6pm – 9.30pm | R680 | Book Now |
| Saturday, 15 June | Ultimate Patisserie (Session 2) | 9am – 1pm | R850 | Book Now |
| Monday, 17 June – Friday, 21 June | Superyacht Advanced Culinary Tuition | 9am – 4pm | R9 599 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 18 June | Dim Sum | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 19 June – Thursday, 20 June | Baking Masterclass (2 Sessions) | 9am – 1pm | R820 | Book Now |
| Friday, 21 June | Pop-Up Dinner | 6pm onwards | R350 | Book Now |
| Saturday, 22 June | Ultimate Patisserie (Session 3) | 9am – 1pm | R850 | Book Now |
| Saturday, 22 June | Chocolate Workshop | 9am – 1pm | R850 | Book Now |
| Saturday, 22 June | Food Safety in Catering certification | 9am – 4pm | R2 850 | Book Now |
| Monday, 24 June – Thursday, 27 June | Basic Kitchen Skills | 9am – 1pm | R2 200 | Book Now |
| Tuesday, 25 June | South African Cooking Safari | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Wednesday, 26 June | Vegetarian | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Thursday, 27 June | Mastering Seafood – Fish | 6pm – 9.30pm | R650 | Book Now |
| Thursday, 27 June – Friday, 28 June | Student Survival | 1.30pm – 5pm | R1 000 | Book Now |
| Friday, 28 June | Pimp that Burger | 1.30pm – 5pm | R680 | Book Now |
| Saturday, 29 June | Ultimate Patisserie (Session 4) | 9am – 1pm | R850 | Book Now |
| Saturday, 29 June | Confectionery & Sweets | 9am – 1pm | R850 | Book Now |
